All Posts Tagged With: "Aspen Skiing Company"

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Energy and Politics on the West Slope

It’s the latest move from Holy Cross Energy’s Turnbull that some observers say demonstrates a larger co-op culture that guards the status quo against any significant moves toward more environmentally friendly power generation.

8Jun2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Concern Rising over Effects of Climate Change on State’s $2 Billion Winter Sports Industry

Caught in the debate’s crosshairs is Rep. John Salazar, D-Colo., who was criticized for joining a congressional caucus on coal. He represents western Colorado, which includes Aspen/Snowmass and other ski resorts.

17Feb2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Ski Counties Vote for Clean Energy Programs

73% of Pitkin County voters approved an “energy smart local improvement district” that creates a pool of money for low interest loans to homeowners and businesses who undertake county-approved energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. 53% of Eagle County voters passed a similar measure.

5Nov2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Mountain Dispatches — News from Vail, Aspen, Glenwood, Durango and De Beque

>> Vail Resorts Swaps RECs for Forest Restoration
>> Aspen Skico Biggest Contributor to “Energy Smart”
>> Durango Terminates Contract with Novan Solar
>> Garfield County Man Waits for COGCC Response
>> BLM Wants Public Comment on Flatiron Mesa Plan

15Oct2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Reflections on the Aspen Environment Forum —
“Powering the Planet: Energy for the Long Run”

I posed my question: “Do you see a role for renewable energy payments in the future of the industry?” Chris Flavin gave a strong yes, while Keith Trent emphasized that for Duke Energy, it is a balancing act between price, reliability and clean technology.

2Apr2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Staying Ahead of the Smart Grid Curve
with Power Monitoring

PowerView enables homeowner and business customers to see their energy profile and affect change now, regardless of where they live, what utility they are served by, or if that utility has implemented smart meters.

19Feb2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued